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Considering the entire world is slowly but steadily going into lockdown mode, I thought maybe we could have some discussion about this. I personally work for an ambulance service at a desk function. Technically risky since those drivers come to the office as well and it's 1 open space, but overall the risk is low (as long as they tell us what's wrong with the people we transport. Which they sadly don't always do...)
Aside from the clusterfuck that is China, in my opinion there is no government that acted quickly enough. There was enough evidence that this thing can spread rather quick and (not to diss on China again, but that's where it started) travel to and from China is big business, both in tourism and commercially.
But I also feel that, all in all, the dangers of this virus are somewhat misreported. Do not get me wrong. You can die and it's terrible how many people are getting sick, but this virus is not the end-all doomsday scenario people like to make it out to be. It can go bad, but it is mostly limited to people already at risk like the elderly and people with faulty immune systems. Nor is it necessary for anyone, and I do mean ANYONE to hoard foods and supplies. The only shortages are things like medical masks that are in some places in the world now sorely needed in the health sector. Which there wouldn't be shortages of if people didn't start hoarding them like the silly but terrible little lemmings they are.
(And if you are one of those people who think it's ok to buy up medical supplies and then try to sell them at hugely inflated prices, I'd suggest to take a good long look at your reflection in some water, put your head in it and try to keep it there far longer than necessary. There isn't much brain to damage anyway)
Anyhoo, I made this thread so people can share about this. Bad stories, heartwarming stories and everything inbetween. State your worries, help remove misinformation and fake news, do all of that. This world is not ending just yet.
As a start: since our drivers do not have enough masks and the orders are still underway, we posted a request for donations on Facebook. It didn't take long for people to respond and give us enough to keep going for a couple of days.
Aside from the clusterfuck that is China, in my opinion there is no government that acted quickly enough. There was enough evidence that this thing can spread rather quick and (not to diss on China again, but that's where it started) travel to and from China is big business, both in tourism and commercially.
But I also feel that, all in all, the dangers of this virus are somewhat misreported. Do not get me wrong. You can die and it's terrible how many people are getting sick, but this virus is not the end-all doomsday scenario people like to make it out to be. It can go bad, but it is mostly limited to people already at risk like the elderly and people with faulty immune systems. Nor is it necessary for anyone, and I do mean ANYONE to hoard foods and supplies. The only shortages are things like medical masks that are in some places in the world now sorely needed in the health sector. Which there wouldn't be shortages of if people didn't start hoarding them like the silly but terrible little lemmings they are.
(And if you are one of those people who think it's ok to buy up medical supplies and then try to sell them at hugely inflated prices, I'd suggest to take a good long look at your reflection in some water, put your head in it and try to keep it there far longer than necessary. There isn't much brain to damage anyway)
Anyhoo, I made this thread so people can share about this. Bad stories, heartwarming stories and everything inbetween. State your worries, help remove misinformation and fake news, do all of that. This world is not ending just yet.
As a start: since our drivers do not have enough masks and the orders are still underway, we posted a request for donations on Facebook. It didn't take long for people to respond and give us enough to keep going for a couple of days.